Global Materials Planning & Optimization Manager
Empresaria Group PLC ·www.empresaria.com
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Introduction / Context
Monroe Consulting Group, an Executive Recruitment firm, is partnering with an organisation in the Consumer sector to hire a Global Materials Planning & Optimization Manager. This opportunity is based in Johor, Malaysia, supporting a global market supply chain organisation with end‑to‑end materials planning and optimisation responsibilities.
Position Overview
This role leads the strategic planning and execution of global materials supply to ensure production continuity, inventory optimisation, and cost efficiency.
It has a direct impact on supply chain resilience by translating demand variability into robust, demand‑driven material strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Development
• Develop and execute end to end materials management strategies aligned with demand plans, production capacity, and overall business objectives.
• Translate unconstrained and constrained demand forecasts into actionable material requirements and optimized replenishment strategies.
• Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of Materials Management framework and best practices.
• Lead scenario planning to evaluate material implications of demand volatility, product changes, supply disruptions, and commercial shifts, enabling proactive decision making.
Operational Management
• Ensure contract manufacturers is holding optimized level of material to meet production requirements while optimizing service and cost
• Oversee the integration of demand plans and execution outcomes. Ensure CMs refine planning parameters to optimize material flow and reduce variability
• Anticipate and address material risks by correcting demand plan discrepancies, managing over/under coverage, and mitigating shortages before they impact execution
Inventory & Risk Management
• Define inventory strategies that balance demand uncertainty, service level expectations, working capital targets, and material criticality.
• Oversee inventory performance across levels, turns, and obsolescence, with a strong focus on understanding and mitigating the impact of forecast error and demand volatility.
• Establish robust risk mitigation frameworks, including buffering models and contingency plans, to ensure resilience against supply and demand disruptions.
Stakeholder Collaboration
• Collaborate closely with Global Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams to ensure seamless end to end material planning and execution.
• Challenge and influence demand assumptions when material constraints, risks, or cost impacts are not adequately reflected.
• Deliver comprehensive feedback on supplier reliability and material risk profiles, informed by demand behaviour and forecast accuracy insights.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• Deliver clear, actionable visibility to leadership on material readiness, demand related risks, and inventory exposure.
• Lead cross functional process improvement initiatives that strengthen integration between demand planning, material planning, and execution outcomes.
• Incorporate advanced analytics and AI driven tools to enhance data processing, improve insight generation, and elevate reporting quality and speed.
Key Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM / CSCP) are strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Materials Planning, with proven exposure to Demand & Supply Planning or Integrated Business Planning (IBP/S&OP) environments.
• Hands‑on experience working with demand forecasts, forecast accuracy, variability, and demand‑driven planning concepts.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, semiconductors or electronics industries preferred.
• 1–3 years of people or functional leadership experience
Technical / Functional Expertise
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end Supply Chain Planning flows from demand to delivery to end consumer.
• Ability to assess the quality of demand plans and translate them into effective material strategies.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, APO, o9 or similar).
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to link demand drivers to material outcomes.
• Advanced Excel and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies
• Ability to influence and challenge constructively and make trade‑offs between service, inventory, and cost.
• Resilient and adaptable in fast‑changing demand environments.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong commercial and financial acumen.
Monroe Consulting Group, an Executive Recruitment firm, is partnering with an organisation in the Consumer sector to hire a Global Materials Planning & Optimization Manager. This opportunity is based in Johor, Malaysia, supporting a global market supply chain organisation with end‑to‑end materials planning and optimisation responsibilities.
Position Overview
This role leads the strategic planning and execution of global materials supply to ensure production continuity, inventory optimisation, and cost efficiency.
It has a direct impact on supply chain resilience by translating demand variability into robust, demand‑driven material strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Development
• Develop and execute end to end materials management strategies aligned with demand plans, production capacity, and overall business objectives.
• Translate unconstrained and constrained demand forecasts into actionable material requirements and optimized replenishment strategies.
• Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of Materials Management framework and best practices.
• Lead scenario planning to evaluate material implications of demand volatility, product changes, supply disruptions, and commercial shifts, enabling proactive decision making.
Operational Management
• Ensure contract manufacturers is holding optimized level of material to meet production requirements while optimizing service and cost
• Oversee the integration of demand plans and execution outcomes. Ensure CMs refine planning parameters to optimize material flow and reduce variability
• Anticipate and address material risks by correcting demand plan discrepancies, managing over/under coverage, and mitigating shortages before they impact execution
Inventory & Risk Management
• Define inventory strategies that balance demand uncertainty, service level expectations, working capital targets, and material criticality.
• Oversee inventory performance across levels, turns, and obsolescence, with a strong focus on understanding and mitigating the impact of forecast error and demand volatility.
• Establish robust risk mitigation frameworks, including buffering models and contingency plans, to ensure resilience against supply and demand disruptions.
Stakeholder Collaboration
• Collaborate closely with Global Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams to ensure seamless end to end material planning and execution.
• Challenge and influence demand assumptions when material constraints, risks, or cost impacts are not adequately reflected.
• Deliver comprehensive feedback on supplier reliability and material risk profiles, informed by demand behaviour and forecast accuracy insights.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• Deliver clear, actionable visibility to leadership on material readiness, demand related risks, and inventory exposure.
• Lead cross functional process improvement initiatives that strengthen integration between demand planning, material planning, and execution outcomes.
• Incorporate advanced analytics and AI driven tools to enhance data processing, improve insight generation, and elevate reporting quality and speed.
Key Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM / CSCP) are strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Materials Planning, with proven exposure to Demand & Supply Planning or Integrated Business Planning (IBP/S&OP) environments.
• Hands‑on experience working with demand forecasts, forecast accuracy, variability, and demand‑driven planning concepts.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, semiconductors or electronics industries preferred.
• 1–3 years of people or functional leadership experience
Technical / Functional Expertise
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end Supply Chain Planning flows from demand to delivery to end consumer.
• Ability to assess the quality of demand plans and translate them into effective material strategies.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, APO, o9 or similar).
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to link demand drivers to material outcomes.
• Advanced Excel and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies
• Ability to influence and challenge constructively and make trade‑offs between service, inventory, and cost.
• Resilient and adaptable in fast‑changing demand environments.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong commercial and financial acumen.
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The Global Materials Planning & Optimization Manager role with Empresaria Group PLC is based in Senai, MY.
Is the Global Materials Planning & Optimization Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Empresaria Group PLC.
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